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Major fracture in leg

2016-11-09 13:45:10
I have met with an accident on September 15 ,2016and it is operated n inserted 2 plates in my right leg. Can i travel by car more than 10 hours. Is it safe or not
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Yes, you can. But take continues breaks for every 1hour and make sure that your limb should be in elevated position.
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Answered2016-11-09 17:20:35

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So is your  cast off if that's the case then their are chances you may get swelling in the area if leg is not in supported sitting.

Answered2016-11-09 16:20:43

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